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Qualifications Scotland
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We are Qualifications Scotland, Scotland's national accreditation and awarding body. The account previously showed activities from SQA before our transition.
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Teacher and lecturers! Our new Interest Committee is an opportunity to...

🔵bring your professional experience into national conversations
🔵help shape Scottish qualifications
🔵collaborate with colleagues from across sectors and regions

Interested? https://ow.ly/MXfl50Ybzi5
February 15, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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📣 Teachers, lecturers and learners - take part in our qualifications reform survey.

We want to hear your views on proposed changes to assessments in English, Sciences and other subjects.

Have your say. 👉info.sqa.org.uk/4c502lS
February 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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📣 Strategic Advisory Council - recruitment open.

The Scottish Government is inviting applications for our new Strategic Advisory Council.

Membership of the council will reflect Scotland’s wider education, skills and economic landscape.

Find out more: info.qualifications.gov.scot/3MIJ2Yj
February 14, 2026 at 7:35 AM
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🤔Have you marked for us in the past, or perhaps you're considering it for the first time?

Apply today for an inside look at the processes, procedures and national standards for your subject.

Take a look at the many other benefits.👉https://ow.ly/JpwU50XVr5A
February 13, 2026 at 10:05 AM
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Shape qualifications in Scotland, while gaining skills for your future.🙌

Whether you're studying in school, college, work or training - your voice matters!

Apply to be part of our new Learner Interest Committee: https://ow.ly/Sowa50Ybzau
February 12, 2026 at 8:05 AM
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🙋 Qualifications reform - have your say!

We've launched a survey of teachers, lecturers and learners asking for their views on proposed changes to some current National Courses.

Find all the information, and complete the survey: info.sqa.org.uk/4c502lS
February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Qualifications Scotland has been set up to listen, learn and continue to improve how qualifications are shaped and developed.

Find out more https://www.qualifications.gov.scot?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=qualifications_scotland_launch
February 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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📣NEW: Learner Interest Committee - applications open!

If you're studying now, or you've completed a qualification in the last 12 months, we want to hear from you.🫵

Learn more opportunity: https://ow.ly/tPZ050Y7EmU
February 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Have you considered becoming an exam invigilator?

Reach out to your local school, college or training provider to find out about opportunities.

You can also learn about the role in general on our website: info.sqa.org.uk/46HzqnY
February 7, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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📣NEW OPPORTUNITY: Apply to join our Teacher and Practitioner Interest Committee.

🙋‍♂️If you're a student teacher, or currently deliver our qualifications, then we want to hear from you!

Use your voice to influence the future direction of qualifications in Scotland.

👉 https://ow.ly/selt50Y8hYI

February 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Qualifications Scotland has been created to work differently, with learners and educators more closely involved in shaping decisions.

Find out more at https://www.qualifications.gov.scot?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=qualifications_scotland_launch
February 5, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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📣 Share your views on improvements to our qualifications.

We're asking teachers, lecturers and learners to complete our survey on proposed changes to assessments in Sciences, Business and other subjects.

Find out more, and take part in the survey. 👉 info.sqa.org.uk/4c502lS
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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We are Qualifications Scotland, and we’re here to work with learners, educators and employers to develop qualifications that support people to fulfil their potential.

Find out more: https://www.qualifications.gov.scot?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=qualifications_scotland_launch
February 3, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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We are now Qualifications Scotland! 👏

We began work today, starting a new era for the delivery of qualifications and assessments.

Continue to follow us here for information about our qualifications.

👉 info.sqa.org.uk/3ZcGrbP
February 2, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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We're strengthening engagement with learners & educators from across the education and skills sectors.

Help us shape qualifications across Scotland by joining one of our new committees:

🔵Learner Interest Committee
🔵Teacher & Practitioner Interest Committee

👉 info.sqa.org.uk/4qUIRIv
February 2, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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We are Qualifications Scotland.

SQA has been replaced with a new organisation – we’ve outlined our early priorities to give learners, teachers and lecturers much stronger influence.

Continue to follow us here for information about our qualifications.

👉 info.sqa.org.uk/3ZcGrbP
February 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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📣 Change to our Bluesky account: 1 day to go!

When we transition to Qualifications Scotland tomorrow, Sunday 1 February, you'll notice that our Bluesky profile will change to reflect this.

💡You don't need to refollow us - you'll continue to receive updates and information here.
January 31, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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📣 The Scottish Government has announced the chair and members of the inaugural Qualifications Scotland Board, which has representation from teachers, lecturers, learners, employers and employee relations.

We're delighted to welcome six new members.

👉 info.sqa.org.uk/3LVBKQI
January 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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UPDATE: Changes to our Bluesky account.

📆On 1 February our Bluesky profile and handle will change to reflect our transition to Qualifications Scotland.

You don't need to take any action when this happens - you will continue to receive our latest updates.

Thanks for your continued engagement.
January 28, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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🙋Become an invigilator and play a key role in the 2026 exams!

No experience required - you’ll be given full training before the exams begin.

Contact your local school, college or training provider for available opportunities.

Learn more about the role in general ➡️ info.sqa.org.uk/46HzqnY
January 23, 2026 at 8:20 AM
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👋Calling all teachers of the subjects listed below!👇

We're looking for your help in marking this year's National Qualifications exams.

Learn about the many benefits of getting involved, and apply today: info.sqa.org.uk/4nTXN7s
January 21, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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📣UPDATE: Our Bluesky profile is changing.

SQA will soon transition to Qualifications Scotland. When this happens, you'll notice that our Bluesky profile and handle will change.

💡If you currently follow SQA on Bluesky, then you don't need to take any action to continue to receive updates.
January 19, 2026 at 3:05 PM
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We’re recruiting markers for this year’s National Qualifications exams.

Craig says marking for SQA has improved his teaching, and helped him progress in his career.

Read more about Craig’s experience, and apply for current opportunities: https://ow.ly/rtmA50XSQMJ
January 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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In the run up to our transition to Qualifications Scotland, we're revisiting inspiring learner stories.

At Baldragon Academy, learners are gaining transferable skills, thanks to the NPA Beekeeping.🐝

Here's a reminder of why it's such a buzz-worthy qualification: info.sqa.org.uk/4nydbpE
January 14, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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🙋Would you like to be part of the booming wellness industry?

With our NC Wellness Therapies you'll cover topics including massage and healthy eating.🥕

On completion you can choose to progress to our HNC/HND Complimentary Therapies.

Find out more: info.sqa.org.uk/4gB8NDj
January 11, 2026 at 10:05 AM